My friend and I walked the whole circuit last year and sat at different points, we settled for farm curve and luckily enough all the action happened in front of us, I recommend it, fast into it and slow out, lots of room for error lol. Silverstone provides epic racing moments Just 90 minutes from London Wide array of hospitality packages available Drivers take on challenging track Book British Grand Prix 2023 tickets and hospitality Presumably you can take food and drink into the place (given I have heard the catering options are awful)? They have booked us in Stowe A- what's the actual view like from there? Parcel . The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. Since 1950 the former aerodrome has served as the leading racing car track holding host to legendary drivers such as Guiseppe Farina and Lewis Hamilton. Decided to go for Woodcote and the system offers me the following ticket in Woodcote A, Block 2 WOAWDA2C 0094 is it a good spot or is better to go for Block 1 WOAWDA1F 0003? Eric. The general admission spectating area here runs in front of the grandstand. Theres not enough tickets in farm curve, is Stowe a good place? If your bag gets searched on the way in and they find 8 litres of Vodka in there, you may well get some of it taken off you. -00:0029:26 The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. I know you get roving Grandstand tickets Fri & Sat, but am thinking it would be good to have specific booked tickets for the Sunday race. Becketts is a great corner to enjoy the Grand Prix too! Also, if money were no object, where on the whole course would YOU go? 7.00am - 4.00pm: Australian WST Looking at the uncovered grandstand seats. Buying a Grandstand ticket makes for a more relaxed day as most stands provide numbered seating but it all depends on your budget. I have been organising a surprise for my hubby 40th since sept was all researched and booked at donnington only for the change of venue to happen!!! The popular family festival has announced a spectacular music line-up to mark the launch of its fresh look for 2023 Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly . Id recommend starting with a budget. I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. Our article on spectating at Stowe corner has a lot more info. Having looked at your great info on site I have decided to try to obtain tickets in the Woodcote stand. Or, the next option for just 20 each more we could get the option of either Copse A, B or C, or Stowe A, B or C, with Silver tickets. 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. #F1 #bahrainGP. Hi Ive purchased general admission tickets for Saturday,Im taking my 7 year old nephew. Look forward to hear your thoughts after! Are these goods seats? If you do, youll be joining most other people and will probably be stuck in traffic jams or queues for hours. Put it this way, youll be closer to the track than most in that location. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. Sorry to say it looks like youre in for a fair walk. Totally agree with your choice in stands you may have to pay a little more though. Being row O this of course means you are in the 15th row back. The large TV screens above the old pit lane also aid you in keeping tracking of events around the rest of the Silverstone circuit. Some of the best General Admission viewing areas at Silverstone include the International Pits Straight (with a view of the start/finish line), Stowe, Luffield, . At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. I have booked Becketts, block2 O121,122 are these places any good. Hi Ali, Sorry for the delay in replying. If you leave it any later you will get stuck in HUGE amounts of traffic. That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. From the Becketts and Club Silverstone grandstand, you are able to see each F1 car for about 10 seconds as they sweep through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight. This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. He cannot walk far and really struggles with steps are there any disabled facilities and how do I get tickets for them I can find all normal access tickets but no mentions of disabled. I hope the sun shines for you all. Im looking at village but what would you suggest I will spend about 200 ish pounds of us 2 adults and 150 ish for our son. Also check-out Beckets and Village. Thank you X. Hi Charlotte, Both are good spots. Stowe A and Stowe B ticket holders get to see the cars drive the length of the Hanger straight, negotiate Stowe and then drop down the hill of Vale and onto club, Abbey has now earned the title of turn 1 thanks to the introduction of the new circuit layout and location of the pits and paddock for 2011. It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. Hi, like many others Im looking to get tickets as a Christmas present for my husband and have no idea where to begin! Will definitely book again. Wind break one of the tiny tents or single side wind breaks can help, but dont go too big or you risk taking up spectating room for others. See our article on Vale corner viewing for more info on the view, TV screens and spectating at this spot. Id recommend calling the following helpline for further advice on disabled facilities 0844 3728 232. Thanks. Call now. Ive got GA tickets so planning on taking a camp chair. 2 Stowe corner. I agree its something weve spoken to the ticket providers about before. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/enterF1. Cheaper grandstands worth considering include Vale and Village A. The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. No dogs, animals or other pets are allowed in to the circuit on in the car park at Silverstone. Also are you allowed to take in your own fold up chairs, drinks(Alcohol included) and food. The atmosphere and all the fans is just brilliant. You can take chairs food and drink but no glass bottles. The International Pit Straight is opposite the pits. Since Im planning to arrive early on Sunday food is mandatory. Farm and Village A and B is one of my favourite areas this high speed section is a great place for overtaking and also has a great view of the first corner at the start of the race. when do silverstone tickets go on sale 2023. Hi Take deck chairs, brollies, cold box etc and be prepared for a race to position and then a long early morning reading the sunday papers as Silverstone wakes up around you. Budget isnt an issue I would just really appreciate some advice on where to start !? I would recommend taking some binoculars. Hope you can help me to make up my mind. Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Silverstone are only offering roving grandstand seats on Friday. We will be coming up from Cornwall , CCN/CC3 is Club Corner (Block 3). Portable radio with headphones so you can tune in to the 5 Live or Radio Silverstone (87.7FM) coverage of the race (PA system at the track isnt always loud or clear enough). Just experience it away from the telly.. Highly recommended. Absolutely buzzing and cant wait for my first ever Grand Prix. Hi, I am planning to buy a tickects to 2015 F1 as a birthday present for my husband but not sure which one to buy. Have the flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit . Not sure if there are better places though. The only thing I think Ive worked out is that well camp for the weekend. Hi Rose, She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. Great to hear youre ditching the TV for qualifying and are going to catch some live action at Silverstone. A is at the front so looks like youre 14 rows back. Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! NEED HELP!!! This is the only way to guarantee a great view. Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. This compromises their lap times significantly. Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. Hi Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? That aside my personal choice would be Becketts or Vale. Thanks Sean! Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? Luffield Corner use to be the last major turn at Silverstone, but with the circuit alterations a couple of years ago, its actually become a mid lap bend. . I promise no more!!! Follow Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. Hi Anthony, Please take a look at our Where to Sit Guide for Abbey. Review. As far as where to sit, its really about your budget. How does this band system work, and for seats with a good view would it be much more expensive than is advertised on the official Silverstone website? Being the International Pits Straight though youll have a great view into the pit lane! I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. The latest motorsport news, events and reactions in F1, F2, F3 and W-Series. (I wont hold you to it :). What are the main differences of these areas & is it worth paying just that little bit extra for these areas, especially with the action on the Sun? Next year however Im going to take my kids for Saturday qualifying, so have bought GA tickets for them. 2 x 3-day General Admission Tickets. Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. They all provide secure online payments, multi currency and a choice of general admission, grandstand seating and hospitality packages. Club was re-profiled for the 2010 race. My son (14) and I are total novices to F1, but he is a total F1 nerd (his words). I have CC1 O seats. Also is it possible to stand on General admin ticket at Club? If you want to get a great spot close to the edge of the circuit, you will 100% need to be in the queue to enter the circuit before the gates open. As ever it largely depends on your budget. About. If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). I just hope the boyfriend likes the big surprise.. Im looking to buy tickets for my hubby & 4 year old son for xmas for the 3 days as the price is much the same for just the 1 day. Silverstone is a great venue for general admission with lots of viewing areas and free entry to under 10's. Purchase individual tickets for Friday, Saturday or Sunday or get more value with a 3 day Friday to Sunday ticket. Neil. There is an offer on band 5:Luffield A, is this better then band 11 vale and band 11 Stowe, I was thinking about the cover too. Monday - Friday. lot of money to spend for first come first served seating???? #F1 #bahrainGP, I hate watching FP3 in Bahrain knowing that it doesn't matter. not sure what is happening at the circuit on thursday apart from the madness concert in the evening and the pit walk for certain ticket holders but there will also be entertainment in the camp site. Can I see any of Stowe and the vale chicane? The good news is there are two pit walks one at 10:00 and one at 15:15 if take a little longer than expected!! I seem to remember that on practice and Qualy days there were some limited grandstands open to GA ticket holders? I am booking 2016 tickets as a surprise for my partner, and I was wondering whether to do general admission or covered stand, just for the Sunday. I'm just wondering where's the best view ideally to watch the racing.. we're going to head to hangar straight and becketts.. but expecting it to be very busy. I obviously dont know where seats will be in either do all seats offer a reasonably good view? It works out that some have tickets for adults but not children an vice versa. To make the most of your visit, read the rest of this article for my best Silverstone general admission tips, include the complete list on what to bring with you at the bottom of the page. Silverstone has a very broad choice of general admission views with areas stretching all around the track. Will you be bringing your own camping equipment or a motor home. We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. This is the email I got, are these any good for a Rossi Fan???? Silverstone web had July 10 and Formula 2016 schedule has it June 26. This will be our first time attending F1 but a celebration of birthday and wedding anniversary. Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. Usually with GA tickets in Silverstone you would need to be at the track at 6am to get to the best locations, but with these more premium areas you probably don't need to rush in, as they should hopefully limit the numbers enough so that whereever you are in this area you get a good spot. If you are thinking about camping, read the full guide to camping at Silverstone. Nothing has been announced for this year as yet. A lot of the other General Admission areas are either gravel, steep or small / cramped. During the race you will see the cars screaming past you at incredible speeds before they sweep into Copse corner. Next up well combineThe View, Farm Curve and Villiage. All help welcome. Thank you so much once again. To get the best views Id recommend going on a Saturday too and check out some of the viewing spots. The race starts at 1pm on the Sunday. other private campsites may vary. Thanks Neil, Hi, Im looking to book the Becketts grandstand for F1 2019. Or stick to club corner. Ill have to pay for a parking pass for the weekend also. There aren't many good places to watch from with general admission, and you'd need to be there very very early to get a decent spot. Enjoy your weekend! If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. so may have an improved view anyway. These include pitlane & paddock walks, hospitality viewing with food from Michelin starred chefs, appearances from F1 Drivers and team personnel, circuit tours, and a whole host more. We cant wait for the experience! WOB/WDB1/D/0010 You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. Move freely around the outside of the track; Flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit (with no access to the grandstands) Even then, some of the fast track ticket holders might have already nabbed the best spots (see next section). Where is the most overtaking at Silverstone? Luffield and Woodcote are often some of the most underestimated seats on the track. No glass bottles or containers are allowed on site, so make sure everything is in plastic containers or tins. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Can you offer me any advise on this please. Agree and Continue. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-and-aston-martin-keep-red-bull-at-bay-in-final-practice/, I have no grip, no grip - Verstappen on the hards Thank you in advance! Lucky man indeed. I was looking at the tickets and found band 12 :national straight but not sure if theyre any good, they got cover, but does it matter. The ultimate in hospitality at the Silverstone Circuit. (Child Under 16) And what is this grandstand like. Without traction control, drivers have to play with the throttle and not be too eager otherwise the back of the car will start to slide out. Some of the facilities are better than others and some that Ive used arent ideal for young children. Was looking at either Farm or Vale, but open to suggestions! Because that was something we really wanted to see but werent sure whether you could or not! Its a once in a lifetime thing for us both, and I am really anxious about spending a lot of money and getting it all wrong. Friday is a great day at Silverstone to mooch around and check out the F1 cars in action from multiple angles. GENERAL ADMISSION. Whether you've chosen or are undecided, here's what view you'll get from your seat. First timer GP.. I'm just wondering where's the best view ideally to watch the racing.. we're going to head to hangar straight and becketts.. but expecting it to be very busy. The page on the Silverstone website is for 2015 (http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/) and nothing for this year. Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. Im sure hell be very happy with whatever you decide. Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. Criticised for the huge bump at the turn in point, the corner split the F1 drivers opinions with some believing it to ruin what would be a good corner, and others citing that it only added to the challenge. I was looking at place to sit and I think I like club corner with the podium and all but is it a good place to sit? Id recommend taking a look at our Where to Sit section and then check out a couple of the resellers to compare F1 ticket prices. CCN/CC3/E/0403 -EST. I only have tickets for Saturday so will look at Vale and get there early, It should be a good race after what happened this weekend. As you can see, Free Practice 1 starts at 10am for an hour and a half, and FP2 starts 2pm, again, for an hour and a half. Great info. Yep as you say GA tickets are for all areas. Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! thank you:). Its between Stowe corner and Club corner. Reading posts above its advised to get there early. The view from Copsevery much mirrors the view of Abbey. Some of the best General Admission viewing areas at Silverstone include the International Pits Straight (with a view of the start/finish line), Stowe, Luffield, Beckets, Vale and Copse Corner. Which would be the better option? James, Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. This is the biggest and most popular general admission spectating area. #F1 #Bahrain It's great fun but tiring. Hi Tony, Theres a large general admission area at Vale which has had screens in the past. As above, no glass bottles are allowed. These will come with a small cost. Are the seats at Vale reserved? I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. If you looking to sit on the Grass youll need General Admission tickets. I heard woodcote was good for rossi fans so I brought Bottas fan! 3, Vale is a good choice and you wont have a problem with going hungary! Hi my wife has booked us a weekend here this year for the f1 with camping.we have seats reserved in Beckets BKT/BKS4/B/0283+0284 (if that makes sense) .will we be able to wander to different areas during practice and qualifying? Theres a link on the left navigation under Ticket Options to see Children prices. Enjoy! Other than the racing is there much else happening there? The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. Hi Graham! Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. My personal choice would be Farm Corner as it has a great view of the start. Is it a decent position ? Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly, Sugababes, ABC and The Christians will headline this year's Silverstone Festival, which takes place over the summer . Not only do you get a reserved seat on race day (avoiding general admission fights for space! I live in London, I guess it takes around 1.5 hrs by car and around 3 hrs by public transport. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit.A seat in Stowe A, B or C gives you a perfect view of the end of a DRS zone, so crashes and overtaking are guaranteed. Whilst a standard general admission ticket doesn't give you access to any grandstands or exclusive enclosures, it does mean you are free to walk around the outside of the whole circuit and find your favourite viewing spot. Am thinking of Farm Curve or Vale for the Sun at 250 (but not sure about Vale as you can also go here under GA-is there a difference in this area?) The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. Hi Dave! Do all the stands have refreshments and food available? I hope you enjoy the weekend and please share youre experience. We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! Silverstone. Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things. We cover F1, F2, W-Series and more. The Park and Ride bus service will drop you just outside the Luffield entrance and from here the closest grandstands are Luffield, Abbey and International Pit Straight. The bus leaves from Silverstone, Car Park West 4 at 17:00 on the Sunday and 16:30 on the Saturday. The F1 Village used to be located behind Woodcote, but is now located on the track itself on the now disused Bridge corner. Are you still allowed to take seats in. http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/ I think Vale and Copse have a lot to offer but its also worth considering Becketts. How. 2) What time the practise & qualifying sessions start on Saturday? So depending on your seats you should have some great views of the in race action. Would like to do Pit walk on Thursday, what is the best route from campsite? Cheers Mazo46. Hi There are also food and drink outlets directly behind this grandstand, but you are welcome to bring food and drink into the circuit as well. Hiya, I have purchased tickets for the British GP weekend G/A, ( my 1st ) camping at Woodlands and was wondering on the best vantage points for the Sunday in your opinion and any screen views available in said areas. Accuracy is required and a clean exit essential to carry as much speed as possible across the start/finish line, The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. Farm Curve is good for the start and with the changes planned for 2017 both should be good from an overtaking point of view. Where is the best place to see A) the cars at relatively slow speed B) some overtaking. Hi, Hi I want to take my hubby and maybe our children 5 & 3 to either F1 or MotoGP. A Vale ticket (grandstand in general), in that way, is better than GA? Hi Simon. Ultimate London Sightseeing Walking Tour 44 Recommended City Tours from 15.00 per adult The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper - Group Booking 164 Recommended Walking Tours from 75.00 per group (up to 10) The area Full view Best nearby Restaurants 9 within 3 miles Silverstone Circuit Restaurant 31 0.4 mi - British Murrays 98 Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. Im only going for race day with a GA ticket. I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). Check out prices here and you can also get discount on Children tickets. I think at a push I could afford 400 per head, but if that will not secure seats at club corner, where would you suggest next being best? but with it being my first time at Silverstone im unsure how it all works. In your opinion is block 1 or block 2 better or does it not make much diffrence, Hi Marc, Block 2 is more popular than Block 1, We are going to f1 in July we have booked with uk breakaways and up graded to vale grandstand are these good seats please. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. Stowe corner is one of the fastest on the Silverstone circuit. This is where the DRS zone is placed meaning numerous overtaking moves made into Brooklands corner which is right in front of you. (Adult) Hi Prices for Sunday General Admission are 155 and the cheapest Grandstand tickets are 205. Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. Stacy. You can to bring a rucksack to Silverstone as long as it not over 20 litres capacity. Village A or village B front row? Hi Steve, Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? We have a budget of up to 1500.00 for us both, what can i get for that? Basically he told me to arrange everything and he would give me the credit card to pay for all the expenses. Dive deep into the motorsport world. Hi simon.I was wondering if you can help me out,my wife and I are going to our first f1 this year at Silverstone and have reserved wkend grandstand with camping.. Do you know when we are able to arrive as Ive just been reading that the campsite opens on the Wednesday but we have weekend reservation. If you click on the heading youll find more information and picutres. You can take your own alcohol in to Silverstone circuit, as long as it is a reasonable amount for your own personal consumption. If not is it expensive to buy there? The guide below aims to be as helpful as possible in advising you to pick a grandstand to watch the next British Grand Prix from. If your budget allows for it, we highly recommend picking a grandstand to watch the British Grand Prix from. many thanks, Hi The best tip i can give you is get there early and if possible check out the viewing spots during Saturday practice. You can see their downforce in action through the incredibly fast corner, and if you stand in the right place you can see them all the way down through Vale and Club. (Adult) I also wonder which is the closest to the big screen I see on the video you have posted on your site with regard Woodcote. Weve managed to get hold of GA tickets (last night) for Friday & Saturday. By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's privacy policy Hi Hi, I like many others on here are wanting to purchase tickets for the hubby for Xmas. Saturday - General Admission Includes access to general admission viewing areas, entertainment zones and concerts Roving access to selected grandstands (Lakeside, Hamilton Straight B, Abbey A, The View, Becketts, Woodcote A, Stowe C, Village A) Children under 11 go free, Children under 16 are half price Sunday - General Admission Letters run from A (bottom / front row) up to about N/P/Q depending on the stand. With breaking stories, results, upcoming races and team and driver news. If you get a chance check out our Where to sit guide for more information. Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? The only downside is Village A and Farm are not covered. Thanks Simon! The series of turns at Becketts do not offer much in the way overtaking as the speeds are too high. First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. Dont expect to be able to chat to your friends without shouting if sitting here! Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Hi I have received my tickets for the MotoGP 2015 race in August, I am sitting at Club Corner seat C 0251, could you tell if the letters run from top to bottom, or bottom to top as would like to know where about we will be siting, and is the stand just before the international pit straight or in front of it. Is these better than booking national pits straight? This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. If you click the magnify glass next to each ticket/corner you get an idea of the view. As close as we'll ever get to a real-life Fast and Furious scene, the Formula One British Grand Prix racing car event takes place in the legendary Silverstone stadium. For those who have already bought Pre-erected camping with Perfectly Pitched Camping and need access to Silverstone Woodlands. A place where collisions often occur, and youll also have front row seats for any pit-lane exit battles. These are fine and there are some great views. However the main difference is that for the MotoGP general admission ticket holders also have roving grandstand access to a selection of stands. This site is fab, all the advice has given me a much better idea of where to book. I would recommend Woodcote A Block 1. Please consider this when deciding what to bring with . Stand and band wise? Which grandstand has the widest seats ( for the bigger person ). just realised all GA areas cost the same depending on day, ignore that part! So youre definitely down low. https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! Stowe is still quite good and gives you a wide field of view. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks so much for your help, youre a star. Going for the weekend to get the full experience. Silverstone seat guide where on the track are you, what will you see? Sorry again! Youre correct about roaming for Friday Practice and Saturday qualifying. Where are the podium celebrations held or any other celebrations/events had after the race I just cant confirm which end itll be. Sat here you can expect to see the cars lining up on the grid, all the build-up and youll get an excellent view of the Red Arrows display and flypast before the race starts.